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Is the welfare state about to expand?
James Heale and Michael Simmons join Patrick Gibbons to discuss the speculation that Labour could scrap the two-child benefit cap. Is this just red m…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why is antisemitism so pervasive? Irving v Lipstadt 25 years on
This spring marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the infamous Irving v Lipstadt Holocaust denial case. David Irving sued American a…
1 year, 3 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 25/05/2025
This week, Michael Simmons presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Rayner defends Labour's winter fuel payments U-turn, and fends…
1 year, 3 months ago
Michael Gove on Starmer vs the workers: why Labour needs to learn to love Brexit
Spectator editor Michael Gove joins Natasha Feroze to talk about his cover article this week: 'Starmer vs the workers', the real Brexit betrayal. Mi…
1 year, 3 months ago
David Gauke on prisons, probation & the political reaction to his review
Former Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor David Gauke joins James Heale to talk about his review into prison sentencing. The former Tory minister …
1 year, 3 months ago
Live by the rule of law, die by the rule of law
The Independent Sentencing Review chaired by former Lord Chancellor David Gauke has today announced its suggested reforms which sees a major shift fr…
1 year, 3 months ago
Winter fuel U-turn and a rift at the heart of government
After sustained speculation and a local elections drubbing, Keir Starmer announced today at PMQs that the government will be softening their policy o…
1 year, 3 months ago
What has reaction been to the UK-EU deal?
Fallout continues from yesterday's summit and the announcement of a deal between the UK and EU – or is it fair to call it 'fallout' as, despite criti…
1 year, 3 months ago
UK-EU reset: ‘brexit betrayal’?
As EU leaders arrive in London for a summit hosted by Keir Starmer, there has been an announcement that the UK and EU have reached a deal. The UK has…
1 year, 3 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 18/05/2025
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s politics shows.
As the government wraps up negotiations with the EU, some believe the deal …
1 year, 3 months ago